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Zucchini Ribbon Pasta

With spring upon us, it’s time to pack in our fresh veggies with this zucchini ribbon pasta – perfect for Meatless Monday!

Ingredients
  • 8 ounces fusili
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 2 zucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Directions
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and oregano; set aside.
  3. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, shave zucchini into long wide ribbons.
  4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, zucchini ribbons, avocado, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, parsley, pine nuts and olive oil mixture.
  5. Serve immediately.